The Bristol-based team at TLT advises a large client roster across the full gamut of the leisure, entertainment, hospitality, and retail space, both regionally and nationally. Practice head Matthew Phipps has significant expertise handling licensing applications for a wide range of clients and in light of issues such as cumulative impact policy areas, and residential objections. Ewen Macgregor is experienced handling a vast array of licensing matters relating to national multi-site brands and independent leisure and retail operators across the whole hospitality sector. Piers Warne handles matters of due diligence and drafting contract clauses and warranties.

Lauded for its diverse range of capabilities, the team at Wollens handles the full spectrum of contentious and non-contentious matters, assisting clients from an initial review of options through to the preparation of applications and attendance before licensing committees or courts. Practice head Chris Hart leads on non-contentious issues, advising on issues affecting football and other sports grounds, conference centres, music festival sites, and distilleries. Leading the newly established regulatory department, Jon Dunkley assists clients with ensuring compliance with the regulations and oversees contentious matters concerning licensing applications before both local authorities and courts.

Boasting a wide range of industry specific experience in sectors such as hotels, education and property management, the team at Burges Salmon LLP hosts a client roster of private individuals, small and medium-sized businesses, as well as large corporations and public bodies. The firm handles licensing and gaming matters including new alcohol and entertainment premises license applications, applications to vary licenses and general compliance matters. Practice lead Joanne Attwood is lauded for having ‘huge experience and licensing knowledge’.